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Appliance communication system and method

a communication system and intelligent appliance technology, applied in the field of applications, can solve the problems of limited microprocessor control system, complex appliances, and control system not designed to carry out detailed instructions or allow

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-10-03
VIKING RANGE
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The more complex appliances on occasion include limited microprocessor control systems.
However, the control systems are not designed to carry out detailed instructions or allow control from a remote location.
However, such interaction is limited to those other appliances connected to the user's personal computer.
Even the complex appliances lack the ability for direct communications, but rather use an exterior device of some sort, such as a computer, capable of interfacing with the appliance.
However, even in these advanced appliances, there is no ability to directly connect with the Internet for command or control purposes.
Such an appliance does not incorporate an intelligence module, capable of directly interfacing with the Internet.
Thus the current appliances lack integrated means for connecting with a user outside a local area.

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[0039]Throughout this description, the preferred embodiment and examples shown should be considered as exemplars, rather than limitations, of the present invention. Briefly describing one embodiment of the present system and method, it provides a mechanism for a remote user to directly communicate with and control an intelligent residential or commercial appliance. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the term remote, as used with reference the subject invention, is suitably interpreted to mean non-integrated to the appliance, i.e., not built-into the appliance. In other words, the system provides for an intelligent residential or commercial appliance, preferably a refrigerator-oven, having built-in network communications which is suitably delivered as wireless, power-line or direct network cabling. It will be appreciated that the envisioned intelligent appliance enables a user, through the method provided herein, to remotely use the intelligent appliance directly,...

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Abstract

A method for communicating with and controlling an intelligent appliance by a user from a remote device. The intelligent appliance includes an integrated controller, such as a single board computer, user-interface and integrated networking capabilities. Typically, the remote device is a personal data assistant, a tablet, a personal computer or a web-enabled cellular phone. The remote device establishes a connection with the intelligent appliance over a computer network, using wired or wireless connection techniques. The intelligent appliance verifies the identity of the user and provides the user with status updates. The remote device transmits a set of cooking instructions to the appliance. The intelligent appliance then cooks or refrigerates in accordance with the set of cooking instructions transmitted from the remote device and communicates this back to the remote device.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to appliances, and more particularly to a method and system for communicating with an intelligent appliance.[0002]Appliances, such as ovens and refrigerators, are capable of carrying out limited user defined instructions that are specified locally. Such instructions typically include start time, temperature, and duration. More remote user defined instructions are rarely, if ever, input into the appliance. A standard appliance, such as a refrigerator or oven, contains and uses the most basic of electrical control components, ranging from thermocouples, thermostats to cooling fans. The more complex appliances on occasion include limited microprocessor control systems. However, the control systems are not designed to carry out detailed instructions or allow control from a remote location.[0003]Complex appliances are suitably capable of interaction and communication with other local appliances. However, such intera...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G05B15/00G06F15/177
CPCH04L12/2818H04L12/2834H04L2012/285
Inventor LANDRY, KENNETH D.MANSBERY, DAVID I.VALACHOVIC, DIANE E.
Owner VIKING RANGE
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